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Boynton Beach Today
By the People, for the People
Helicopter Crash Kills Instructor and Student Near Boynton Beach
GoFundMe campaign launched to support families of victims
Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:20pm
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The aftermath of a fatal helicopter crash near Boynton Beach exposes the fragility of aviation equipment and the gravity of the tragedy.Boynton Beach TodayA helicopter flight instructor and his student were killed in a crash near Boynton Beach, Florida on March 23. A friend of the instructor, Alejandro 'Rosco' Carrasco, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover burial expenses for Carrasco's family, and is also accepting donations for the family of the student, Bryan Menna of Michigan.
Why it matters
Aviation accidents are always tragic events that raise concerns about safety and the risks inherent in certain professions. This crash has deeply impacted the local aviation community, and the GoFundMe campaign aims to provide financial support to the families of the victims during this difficult time.
The details
According to the report, Carrasco was a recently hired certified flight instructor at Palm Beach Helicopters. He and his student, Bryan Menna, were killed when their helicopter crashed into a vacant warehouse near Boynton Beach. Carrasco was described as a meticulous pilot with sound judgment, having earned his helicopter Certificated Flight Instructor-Instrument rating from Utah State University in 2025 before relocating to Florida.
- The helicopter crash occurred on March 23, 2026.
- The GoFundMe campaign was launched shortly after the incident.
The players
Alejandro 'Rosco' Carrasco
A certified flight instructor at Palm Beach Helicopters who was killed in the helicopter crash. He had recently relocated to Florida after earning his helicopter flight instructor rating from Utah State University in 2025.
Bryan Menna
The student pilot who was killed in the helicopter crash alongside Carrasco. Menna was from Michigan.
Palm Beach Helicopters
The aviation company where Carrasco was employed as a flight instructor.
What’s next
The GoFundMe campaign organizers expressed gratitude for any generosity extended during this time of great loss and are accepting donations to support the families of both Carrasco and Menna.
The takeaway
This tragic helicopter crash has deeply impacted the local aviation community, highlighting the inherent risks and responsibilities of being a flight instructor. The GoFundMe campaign aims to provide financial assistance to the families of the victims as they cope with this devastating loss.
